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Best savoury pie recipes

Puff pastry pie recipes

Cacio e pepe chicken patchwork pie

This impressive pie uses all the flavours of one of our favourite pasta dishes to create a rich, peppery sauce. Adjust the amount of pepper to suit your taste.

Chicken and chorizo pie

Warm up on chilly autumn nights with this knockout chicken and chorizo pie, featuring a rich crème fraiche sauce. If you've got leftover chorizo, see more of our best chorizo recipes.

Cheese and potato pie

Who could resist this golden pie packed with rich, oozing gruyère, cheddar and tender potatoes – especially when it’s made with just 10 simple ingredients? The perfect combination of creamy cheese and comforting potato filling, all encased in a buttery, flaky pastry.

Garlic mushroom and brie galette

This savoury garlic mushroom and brie galette is the perfect rustic dish for cosy winter evenings – simple to make, yet full of flavour.

Leftover roast turkey pie

Use the remains of a roast chicken or turkey to create this creamy 1-hour pie, perfect on a chilly day. See more leftover turkey recipes.

Melting cheese and onion pie

Try our seriously indulgent cheese and onion pie. This easy vegetarian cheese pie is the perfect winter comfort recipe to feed the whole family.

Mushy pea fish pie

Take your classic fish pie to the next level with our epic recipe complete with a hidden layer of vibrant-green mushy peas buried in the bottom.

Steak and blue cheese pie

A golden-crusted puff pastry pie, stuffed with braising steak, blue cheese, brown ale and thyme. Perfect for a comforting meal on chilly winter nights. If you've got spare cheese, see our best blue cheese recipes.

Spring chicken pie

This comforting chicken and leek pie cuts a few corners to help you save time. It's creamy, rich and filled with the freshness of spring.

Cheesy macaroni pie with sweetcorn

Combining two classic comfort foods, this irresistible macaroni cheese pie is brightened up with sweetcorn and pickles. Brush the pie with beaten egg before baking for a shiny top. Discover more sweetcorn recipes.

Roast dinner pot pie

Ever thought of making a roast dinner pie? Check out this clever mash-up using roast dinner leftovers all bundled into one flaky pie, a super easy and comforting family meal.

Chicken and leek puff pie

This easy chicken pie is on the table in about an hour, thanks to ready-made puff pastry. With a delicious creamy filling, this is a great pie for cold days. We have more puff pastry recipes to try here.

Croque monsieur galette

Want an easy cheese pie recipe? Impress your friends and make this galette recipe with golden puff pastry, ham and gruyère cheese.

Ham hock, cider and green peppercorn pie

This is a delicious, warming savoury pie recipe. If you want to skip cooking the ham hocks, some butchers and supermarkets sell them ready-cooked at the deli counter. Check out our ham hock recipes for more flavoursome ideas.

Curried mutton pie

This epic pie recipe comes from Chef Calum Franklin of The Holborn Dining Room, who has become a pie master. Listen to our podcast with Calum to discover his secrets to making the perfect pastry here.

Beef shin and red wine pie

This easy beef shin and red wine pie is an indulgent, comforting classic. Using beef shin keeps the cost down as it's a cheaper cut. You can easily freeze this ahead for a stress-free weekday meal.

Leftover cheese pies

Turn your Christmas cheeseboard leftovers into these potato and onion puff pastry pies for an indulgent, Boxing Day lunch. We've gone for a combination of cheddar, pecorino and gruyère, but you can easily customise.

Mini chicken, leek and mushroom pies

Beat the winter chill with these deliciously creamy individual chicken, leek and mushroom pot pies. Easy to make and suitable for freezing when you're in need of a quick midweek meal.

Mussel and prawn chowder pies

These mussel and prawn chowder pies are easy to make and packed with all the comforting flavours of chowder.

Smoked haddock pie

Make this smoked haddock pie with spinach and Jersey Royal potatoes for a main boasting sunshine flavours. Try more smoked haddock recipes.

Shortcrust pastry pie recipes

Chicken, mushroom and bacon slab pie

Feed a very hungry crowd with this beast of a slab pie (cooked in one baking tray), flavoured with streaky bacon, chicken thighs, chestnut mushrooms and cream.

Venison, thyme and port lattice pie

Craft the ultimate winter pie featuring succulent venison in a port gravy, all snugly encased in buttery, flaky pastry. Prepare in under an hour for a warming meal. Discover more venison recipes to use this sustainable meat.

Chicken and ham pie

Save time by using shop-bought pastry to make this cosy classic, filled with thick-cut ham, leeks, chicken thigh fillets and a creamy white sauce.

Beef, ale and bone marrow pie

Up your pie game with this epic recipe. Packed with melt-in-the-mouth beef and crunchy pickled onions, serve this dish with creamy mash and leafy greens for a showstopping weekend meal with family and friends.

Picnic pie

You'll need to put in some extra effort for this savoury pie recipe, but the payoff will be great. This meaty picnic pie makes a mean, hearty meal. Find plenty more picnic food ideas.

Vegan butternut squash pie

This warming spiced pie is made with a vegan pie crust. It's just as good eaten the next day – leftovers make a great lunch with a dollop of mango chutney or extra harissa swirled into coconut yogurt. See more vegan meal ideas.

Mini pork and chorizo picnic pies

Our pork and chorizo pies have got a hidden quail's egg in the middle and make a great snack. Chorizo-style sausages have the same soft texture as regular sausages but added paprika and garlic. If you can’t find them, add 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika to regular pork sausages.

Artichoke, spinach and cheese pie

Take your cheese pie up a notch with spinach and marinated artichokes. Serve this crumbly, moreish savoury pie with a simple green salad for an easy midweek meal. Make more artichoke recipes next, from pizza to pastas.

Homity pie

Homely, hearty and wholesome, this traditional British pie makes the perfect vegetarian family meal.

Potato-topped pie recipes

Florentine fish pie with eggs and spinach

If eggs florentine is your brunch favourite, this comforting pie will quickly steal your heart. Packed with vibrant seasonal spinach, it’s the perfect family-friendly dish that comes together in under an hour – ideal for a fuss-free midweek meal.

French onion and beef pie with gruyère crust

Make this meaty pie for a warming family meal. Rich onion soup-style gravy meets melt-in-the-mouth beef and a cheesy mash topping for the ultimate winter comfort food. Next, try our French onion tart recipe.

Curried fish pie

Switch up your traditional fish pie with a crispy potato topping and curried filling. Serve with braised kale or cavolo nero.

Lamb shank shepherd's pie

Elevate your shepherd’s pie by slow-cooking lamb shanks to melting perfection. This comforting dinner is the ultimate winter warmer for the whole family. Try our lamb shank nihari curry recipe next.

Kofte shepherd’s pie

Shepherd’s pie is an institution, but for something a little different this spicy version hits the spot, delivering all the comfort with a little kick of harissa.

Bombay fish pie

Check out this epic mash-up recipe of a classic fish pie with Indian spices. This creamy pie is packed with juicy king prawns and chunky smoked haddock, a perfect Friday night family dinner.

Classic cottage pie

This is our take on a classic cottage pie. With rich beef and creamy mash, it's a long-standing family favourite and a good one to have in the freezer for emergencies!

Healthy fish pie

Make your next fish pie more nutritious and colourful with cooked beetroot wedges and fresh herbs. Packed with haddock, salmon, prawns and butter beans, it's a high-protein option, too.

Chilli con carne cottage pie

Make cottage pie so much more exciting with paprika, chilli and cumin. This low-calorie, high-fibre midweek dinner is topped with mashed sweet potatoes.

Spring veg and paneer pie with Bombay potato crust

Vibrant curry spices lift this vegetarian potato-topped pie for the ultimate family meal. Discover more paneer recipes.

Cheat's fish pie

Fish pie is one of the ultimate comfort foods but can take a bit of time to make. If there's only you, try our cheat's version that's ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for a midweek pick-me-up. We have more quick recipes here for you to try.

Gamekeeper's pie

This recipe for gamekeeper's pie is a great, easy way to enjoy game this winter. Make it on a Sunday for a special lunch for your friends and family.

Suet pastry pie recipes

Braised beef and mushroom pie

Breaking through a golden, flaky crust to reveal a rich, unctuous braise steaming underneath has got to be up there with the most exciting dinner table moments. Recreate Rosie Birkett’s recipe and you’ll achieve just that.

Venison pie

Warm up on chilly autumn nights with this venison, chestnut mushroom and red wine pie – the filling is slow-cooked for beautifully tender meat.

Poacher’s pie

This is a twist on a classic steak and ale pie, swapping out the chunks of beef for mixed, diced game – this could include venison, wild boar, partridge and pheasant pieces.

Steak and red wine pie with suet crust

The best family steak pie. Made with a classic suet crust this is peerless in pie terms. With a rich steak and red wine filling, this is comfort food at its best.

Filo pastry pies

Carbonara filo crinkle pie and herby pangrattato

Combine the essence of classic Italian carbonara with a delightful twist in this crispy filo pie. Crowned with a blend of pecorino and parmesan for a savoury crescendo.

Spinach and ricotta filo pie

This spinach and ricotta vegetarian pie made with filo pastry is very light at under 200 calories per slice. Ready in under an hour you can make it ahead and cook it when you need it. Try our other vegetarian pie recipes here.

Spicy lamb filo pie

An aromatic blend of lamb, sweet spices, harissa and sweet potato, all wrapped up in a crisp filo case and drenched in yogurt hummus sauce.

Salmon and chard pie

Try our delicious crispy salmon pie for a casual midweek meal. Buttery swiss chard (stems and all), fresh salmon chunks and plenty of crème fraîche makes for a perfect filo pastry pie filling.

Lighter chicken filo pies

Our quick and easy chicken filo pies are super crunchy and creamy. Ready in just 40 minutes, these lighter pies make a great midweek meal for four.

Spanakopita

Check out this traditional Greek spanakopita pie recipe. This easy spinach filo pastry pie is super crispy and packed with creamy feta. Explore other irresistible Greek recipes to try next.

Unusual pie recipes

Rich beef pie with cheesy Marmite cobbler crust

A great big hug of a recipe, with an unctuous slow-cooked beef filling and a cheesy Marmite cobbler crust. We've got more clever Marmite recipes including an easy carbonara and savoury flapjacks.

Goan prawn and coconut pie

Maunika Gowardhan’s savoury Goan pie (Apa de camarão) is teeming with a luscious prawn masala filling and homemade masala paste. It requires a little effort, but it’s worth the time.

Chicken pie with patchwork croissant pastry

This creamy chicken and leek pie is really easy to prepare but looks impressive. Plus it's made with a secret 'cheat' ingredient: ready-made croissant dough. Trust us, it works. Here are our exciting chicken recipes to try.

Mac 'n' greens pie

Put a twist on a classic pasta dish with this easy crowd-pleaser. With a creamy pasta filling, garlicky spring greens and crispy parmesan topping, our Mac 'n' greens pie makes a comforting dinner for chilly nights.

Butter chicken pie with naan crust

Try our twist on the classic chicken pie, filled with succulent, spiced chicken thighs in creamy curry sauce and topped with a crusty naan. This indulgent recipe beats any Saturday night takeaway.

Chilli cornbread pie

Add a kick to your midweek meal with our comforting beef chilli pie complete with cornbread topping. Serve with extra jalapeños and a dollop of soured cream.

Spaghetti and three-cheese pie

A crisp, crunchy crust with an oozing, melting middle. What’s not to like? Great for a comforting yet alternative weekend pie recipe.

Pizza pie

A crisp baking-tray-baked pizza, made famous by Italian-Americans, this 'grandma pie' pizza is loaded with spicy Peppadews and pepperoni.

Healthier chicken and leek pie

A perfect easy and healthy supper. Chicken and leeks are cooked in a creamy sauce and finished off with golden ciabatta breadcrumbs for a clever and healthier alternative to pastry.

Best sweet pie recipes

Fruit pie recipes

Classic apple pie

Make our easy American-style apple pie with a crisp sugar-crust. Best served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's sure to become a family favourite.

Blackberry pie

Forage some of these plump, deep purple berries, then bake into a juicy, fruity pie with savoury bay leaves, which add an aromatic edge and complexity.

Key lime pie

This key lime pie freezes brilliantly, making it a great make-ahead recipe for dinner with friends. It’s best to freeze it before the cream is added, then add the topping before serving.

Lemon meringue pie

A classic, impressive lemon meringue pie with crisp pastry, tart curd and fluffy meringue that's easy to make. What more could you want?

Cherry pie

Combine cherries in kirsch from a jar with fresh black cherries to make a comforting filling for this sweet shortcrust pastry pie.

Vegan pumpkin pie

Ready-made pastry and a tin of pumpkin purée make this plant-based pie very easy to whip up. It's a sweet, spiced treat that's perfect for autumn.

Rhubarb and apple pie

This fruit pie with latticed shortcrust pastry celebrates tangy, vibrant rhubarb. Serve with cream, custard or ice cream (or all three!) for a hearty winter pudding.

Vegan lemon meringue pie

A few swaps turns classic lemon meringue pie into an impressive vegan dessert everyone can enjoy.

Gooseberry pie

This gooseberry sugar crust pie is a great summer alternative to apple or rhubarb pie, and it looks stunning.

Vegan blueberry meringue pie

Try this plant-based twist on the classic lemon meringue pie, which still delivers a zesty punch, balanced with flaky, buttery pastry, and a smooth, creamy aquafaba meringue.

Clementine mince pies

Fresh clementine zest and a dash of Cointreau make these mince pies extra special. Finish with a pastry star topper.

Pear pie

Bake this impressive peargazy patchwork pie recipe with sugar-topped flaky pastry. This easy dessert is packed with vibrant chunky rhubarb and seasonal pears, a perfect family pudding.

Rum-roasted pineapple and spice pie

Try our impressive pie recipes for an easy vegan dessert. The vegan pastry is deliciously crisp and crumbly, with extra texture from the chia seeds. Plus, it's packed with rum-soaked roasted pineapple and plenty of spice.

Showstopping pie recipes

Pecan pie

Bake this sweet 'n' salty pecan pie for a dinner party dessert, teatime treat or Thanksgiving celebration. It's perfect with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche.

Biscoff banoffee pie

This 'Biscoffee' pie brings joy and variety to your table with its layered smooth Biscoff cream, sliced banana and silky caramel filling.

Negroni meringue pie

Level up your meringue pie by lacing the lemony middle layer with Campari and sweet red vermouth. Top with billowing swirls of scorched meringue.

Dark chocolate and hazelnut meringue pie

Bitter dark chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and sweet marshmallowy meringue combine perfectly in this indulgent make-ahead dessert.